1. Biltmore Estate

 

On a crisp winter's day, stroll hand in hand on the many trails surrounding Biltmore House.
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BILTMORE AREA.   Western North Carolina's beloved "castle on the hill" resides on an 8000-acre estate, complete with manicured gardens, woodlands, and an award-winning winery (the nation's most visited). Built in the late 19th-century by George Washington Vanderbilt II, the chateau-inspired home is an opulent example of the wealth acquired during America's Gilded Age. The magnificent 250-room mansion ranks as the largest private residence in the country and offers self-guided tours that can easily last for hours.   (© 10Best)

Biltmore Estate remains a popular destination in Asheville. George Vanderbilt's masterpiece, a castle tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, opens its doors every single day of the year. Allow yourself hours to tour the centerpiece 250-room French Renaissance chateau, formal gardens, horse barn, and winery. Biltmore also offers a variety of outdoor activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, rafting, and hiking along the many walking trails crisscrossing the grounds. For a four-wheel-drive adventure, try the Land Rover Experience Driving School's off-the-road, instructor-driven Adventure Course on the Biltmore grounds. Don't Miss: In addition to the regular tours of the house, Biltmore offers rooftop and behind-the-scenes tours which allow visitors up-close looks at the architecture and inner-workings of Vanderbilt's glorious estate. (from Southern Living)

Hours:

Welcome Center  Daily 8:30am-4pm House  Daily 9am-4:30pm Winery  Daily Noon-7pm Gardens  Daily 9am-Sunset Estate Shops  Daily 9am-5pm Hours May Vary Seasonally

Admission:

Adult $33 - $59; Child (10-16) $10 - $27.50

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Website: Visit the Biltmore Estate website »

	"Lizzie86208" more than a month ago
If you saw the 2005 film, Pride and Predjudice, and recall Lizzie's face when arriving at Pemberley, you will have some idea of what's in store for your first visit to the Biltmore Estate. Total awe and wonderment awaits.
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	"C48287" more than a month ago
If you have any interest in architecture or gardens at all, this is an excellent place to go! Much more than.
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